Places to Visit in Rishikesh
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Haridwar
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
Haridwar, known as one of the seven sacred places of the Hindus and depicts civilization and culture of India. It literally means the Gateway to God and is well known for its temples and other religious place. Situated at a distance of 18 km from Rishikesh, the destination is well connected by...
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Shivpuri
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Village
Shivpuri is situated 19 km away from Rishikesh, on the National Highway between Rishikesh and Patisira. As the name suggests, Shivpuri is the abode of Lord Shiva and is renowned for its temple.
Apart from this, Shivpuri offers various opportunities for indulging in sports like river...
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Lakshman Jhula
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Bridge
Lakshman Jhula, which was built in 1939, is a suspension bridge, which is 450 ft long. In early 1889, this jhula was a hanging jute bridge, which was later rebuilt into suspended iron bridge. The jhula was named after Shri Ram's younger brother Lakshman because it is believed that...
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Narendra Nagar
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Historic
Narendra Nagar, situated at a distance of 15 km from Rishikesh, is a town built by Maharaja Narendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal in 1919. This town is famous among the visitors for its archaeological and historical importance.
Royal palace and a Nandi bull are the main attractions of this...
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Parmarth Niketan
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Ashram
Parmarth Niketan, which is situated in Rishikesh, is one of the oldest ashrams. The ashram is located on the banks of sacred Ganga River. It is famous for its Hawan on the ghat of Parmarth and Ganga Aarti that takes place daily in the morning and evening.
The ashram also runs a school,...
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Triveni Ghat
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Ghat
Triveni Ghat, which is a well known bathing ghat of Rishikesh, is a confluence of three sacred rivers that are Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Various pilgrims visit this place to take a holy dip in Triveni Ghat, before visiting the famous temples of Rishikesh. According to the beliefs, a dip in...
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Kaudiyala
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Village
Kaudiyala is a small village, which is situated a few kilometres away from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The Village is located 380 km above the sea level and is surrounded by dense forests.
Visitors can come across different types of wild animals, who live in their natural habitat. Kaudiyala...
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Bharat Mandir
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Bharat Mandir, situated at the bank of River Ganga, is one of the oldest temples of Rishikesh. Located in the centre of the old town, this temple is just half a kilometre away from Triveni Ghat. The ancient records of 'Kedarkhand', this temple was built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. This...
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a popular temple of Lord Shiva, which is situated at the height of 1330 m. The temple lies amidst the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot and Vishnukoot. Located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati, this temple is bound by dense forests and mountain...
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Lakshman Temple
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Lakshman Temple, which is situated 5 km north of Rishikesh on the right bank of River Ganga, is an ancient temple. It is believed that Lakshman performed Tapa at the site of this temple. It is believed that Lord Rama along with his brother Lakshman made a twing bridge near this temple on their...
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Tera Manzil Temple
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Tera Manzil Temple is very popular among the travellers as it is enshrined with idols of different Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple provides the visitors with a beautiful view of the sun set and the surrounding area from the top most floor of Tera Manzil Temple.
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Swarg Ashram Area
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Ashram
Swarg Ashram is located 5 km upstream from Rishikesh opposite to Shri Shivananda Ashram. Situated on the eastern bank of Ganga River, this ashram encompasses various ashrams. This ashram was built in the memory of Saint Swami Vishudhanand, who was also known as Kali Kamli Wala among the locals....
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Shri Tryambakeshwar Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Shri Tryambakeshwar Temple is an ancient temple, situated on the banks of River Ganga. Set on the beautiful Himalayan Ranges, this temple is a religious abode of Lord Shiva and is also known as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
A beautiful idol of Lord Shiva is placed in the temple, which...
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Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is located on a hillock around 15 km away from Rishikesh. This temple is dedicated to one of the thirteen most important goddesses of Shivalik range. The temple is well-known among the travellers as it gives a beautiful view of the sunrise and the sunset from the greater...
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Vashishta Gufa
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Religious
Vashishta Gufa is a famous attraction famous for meditation. Located at the bank of River Ganga, this gufa is situated at a distance of 16 km from Rishikesh. It takes about an hour’s drive on the Rishikesh Badrinath Highway to reach Vashishta Gufa.
For the adventure seeker, this...
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Kali Kambliwale
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 16Places to Visit in Rishikesh
- Type: Temple
Kali Kambliwale Panchayati Kshetra, founded by Shri Baba Vishuddha Nandaji, is one of the oldest institutions in Rishikesh. Earlier this ashram was run by the Baba and his followers, which is now under the administration of a trust.
The main office of this ashram is situated at Rishikesh...
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